Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy
Saturno o pequeño tratado de la melancolía
Synopsis
In Lagunas del Rosario, in the arid lands of Mendoza, Rubén Díaz—artisan, Malvinas War veteran, and healer known as Caballo Loco (Crazy Horse)—each winter solstice summons a secret ceremony exclusively for initiates. During a night-long vigil, pilgrims from distant places gather in search of relief from illness, grief, and pain. Surrounded by bonfires, prayers, and ancestral stories, the community attempts to conjure away the afflictions of a territory ravaged by drought and the vanishing of its waters.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DocLisboa International Film Festival (World Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Donoso
- Original Title
- Saturno o pequeño tratado de la melancolía
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Donoso
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Donoso
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy
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What is Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy about?
In Lagunas del Rosario, in the arid lands of Mendoza, Rubén Díaz—artisan, Malvinas War veteran, and healer known as Caballo Loco (Crazy Horse)—each winter solstice summons a secret ceremony exclusively for initiates. During a night-long vigil, pilgrims from distant places gather in search of relief from illness, grief, and pain. Surrounded by bonfires, prayers, and ancestral stories, the community attempts to conjure away the afflictions of a territory ravaged by drought and the vanishing of its waters.
Who directed Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy?
Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy was directed by Mariano Donoso.
Who stars in Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy?
The principal cast of Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy includes Not specified.
When was Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy released and how long is it?
Saturn or a Brief Treatise on Melancholy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.